ending

/ˈɛndɪŋ/noun

Elementary

A termination or conclusion.

The last part of something.

The last morpheme of a word, added to some base to make an inflected form (such as -s in "dogs").

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Synonyms

conclusion end finale suffix termination

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

unending bending fending lending mending pending rending sending tending vending

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

ear eat eba eby eck eco eda ede edi edo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dang deng dink dinky drink dining balding darling guiding kingdom

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